THE hunt for the 2008 Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year is coming to Okehampton. Specsavers resident fashion expert, style guru Gok Wan, last week launched this year's search, which is open to men and women aged 16 and over who wear glasses. Julia Peggs, store director at Specsavers in Okehampton, said: 'This year's competition is more poignant than ever. It remains a modelling competition with a fashion focus, for ordinary people who look and feel great in their specs, but more than that, this year we're reaching out to those who have been bullied, or have friends and families who have had a negative experience about wearing glasses, and to try to raise much needed awareness and funds to help Kidscape continue the great work they do. 'If you think you've got an eye-catching look or want to nominate someone who has, simply pop into the store to pick up an entry leaflet or log onto http://www.swoty.com">www.swoty.com ' Gok Wan, famed for giving women the confidence to make the most of their natural assets, is supporting Specsavers' competition in aid of anti- bullying charity, Kidscape. Gok, 33, said: 'Specsavers will also be donating £1 for every eligible entry received to anti-bullying charity Kidscape. 'I was bullied as a child because of my appearance so that is why I am so pleased to be supporting this competition. 'Let's celebrate glasses and their fashion credentials while doing something tangible to tackle the bullying problem that is rife in the UK.' West Devon specs wearers could be following in the footsteps of Colin Smerdon, previous year's semi-finalist from Plymouth, who represented the West Country at the international grand final in London. Kidscape is the first national charity dedicated to preventing bullying and child abuse and is committed to keeping children safe from harm. The winner of the competition will receive a modelling contract, a holiday for two and spending money, plus many other goodies including beauty products. Closing date for entries is June 30.


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